Honor X8d vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Honor X8d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $220 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 66/100 vs 36/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X8d has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,800,202 vs 467,392); the Honor X8d is noticeably lighter (185g vs 218g).
Honor X8d
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $220 vs $1299
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2800202 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 1396
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Honor X8d vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 30 points higher (66/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8d leads (95/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Honor X8d are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (68/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (95/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Honor X8d | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 2800202 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.3×7.5 mm | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 218 g | |
| Price | $220 | $1299 |
Honor X8d
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor X8d
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8d
- 5200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor X8d and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Honor X8d by 83.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1079. Honor X8d is cheaper by $1079.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (67/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (81/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Honor X8d are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (68/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (95/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8d or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8d by 30 points (66/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8d and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Honor X8d has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8d or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8d or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (67/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8d over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Honor X8d is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.